Xanthan Gum All-Natural Thickener

Essential for Homemade Vanilla Paste and Gluten-Free Baking What is Xanthan Gum? Xanthan Gum is a plant-based thickener and stabilizer made by fermenting sugar with the Xanthomonas campestris bacterium. The resulting powder is prized for its ability to bind, emulsify, and thicken mixtures, making it a versatile ingredient in the kitchen. Homemade Vanilla Paste Xanthan Gum is key to achieving the perfect consistency in homemade vanilla paste. Just 1/4 teaspoon per pint keeps vanilla seeds (caviar) suspended, ensuring they stay evenly mixed without sinking. Its thickening power creates a smooth, uniform texture.  Gluten-Free Baking and More Xanthan Gum is essential in gluten-free baking, replicating gluten’s elasticity and structure. It helps doughs hold together and rise properly, creating soft, chewy breads, cookies, and cakes. Beyond baking, xanthan gum works wonders as: A thickener in sauces and salad dressings for a creamy texture. An emulsifier to combine ingredients that don’t typically mix, like oil and water. A stabilizer in ice cream to prevent ice crystals from forming. Details: Made in the USA.   Zero-Waste Spice Refills Packaged in Compostable Packaging: 1 tsp: packaged in our sample zip top pouch (0.2 oz) Small Refill: scant 1/4 cup volume (2.0 oz net weight) Large Refill: 1/2 cup volume (5.0 oz net weight) Refill packaging is made from plants and safe for home composting. It's not meant for long-term storage; please transfer to airtight containers. Read about our zero-waste packaging here. Reusable Glass Magnetic Jars: Small Jar: scant 1/4 cup volume Large Jar: 1/2 cup volume  New to Gneiss Spice? Check out our FAQs videos. Purchasing over a dozen jars? Buy a boxed custom kit and save over 10%.